CNA Home Care in Kirkland, WA: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Kirkland, WA: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

666

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$22.95

median hourly wage of home care aides in Washington (BLS, May 2025)

$17.13

Washington minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Kirkland are Life Care Center Of Kirkland in Kirkland (0.8 mi), Redmond Care And Rehabilitation Center in Redmond (3.3 mi), Cascades Of St Anne in Seattle (4.1 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Washington earn a median $22.95 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Kirkland has about 1,231 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Kirkland compared with King County and Washington

Census figure	Kirkland	King County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	30%	33%
Residents 65 or older	14%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	28%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.1%	9.3%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	4.8%	11%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$87,670	$76,893	—

Older residents in towns around Kirkland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Kenmore, WA	4.2 mi	4,080	474
Redmond, WA	4.3 mi	8,025	1,221
Clyde Hill, WA	4.6 mi	715	49
Woodinville, WA	5.0 mi	2,070	237
Medina, WA	5.2 mi	545	82
Bothell, WA	5.3 mi	7,271	945

Nursing homes near Kirkland

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of Kirkland	Kirkland, WA	0.8 mi	2 of 5	190	(425) 823-2323
Redmond Care And Rehabilitation Center	Redmond, WA	3.3 mi	5 of 5	139	(425) 885-0808
Cascades Of St Anne	Seattle, WA	4.1 mi	2 of 5	47	(206) 363-7733
Corwin Center At Emerald Heights	Redmond, WA	4.4 mi	4 of 5	61	(425) 556-8150
Shoreline Health And Rehabilitation	Seattle, WA	5.1 mi	5 of 5	114	(206) 418-2900
Avamere Rehabilitation Of Shoreline	Seattle, WA	5.6 mi	2 of 5	115	(206) 363-5856

Home health agencies serving Kirkland

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Eden Home Health	Tukwila, WA	1.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 717-8161
Evergreenhealth Home Care Services	Kirkland, WA	1.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(425) 899-3300
Kline Galland Home Health	Seattle, WA	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(206) 805-1930
Alpha Home Health, King County	Everett, WA	14 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(206) 452-0058

Straight-line miles from the center of Kirkland. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a nursing assistant can help with

Bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting
Safe transfers, repositioning and walking
Help with eating and fluids
Taking and noting vital signs if asked

Cost

What CNAs costs in Kirkland

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $7,306 monthly median income of Kirkland households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a nursing assistant

To be certified, a nurse aide completes a state-approved training program of at least 75 hours, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, and passes a competency exam (42 CFR 483.152). The state then lists them on its nurse aide registry, which you can search online in most states.

Questions worth asking: Which state certified you, and is it current? Where have you worked as a CNA? Are you comfortable with lifts, catheters and incontinence care? More in our nursing assistants guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Nursing Assistants in Kirkland: common questions

What nursing homes are near Kirkland?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Life Care Center Of Kirkland in Kirkland (0.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Redmond Care And Rehabilitation Center in Redmond (3.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Cascades Of St Anne in Seattle (4.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Kirkland?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $7,306 monthly median income of Kirkland households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Can a CNA give medication?

Generally no. A CNA can remind someone to take medication. Giving medication is usually reserved for licensed nurses, or for aides with a separate state medication certification.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Kirkland, WA